| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $241.96 | 11.806% | $270.5258 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.61 | 7.120% | $148.479 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.33 | 7.211% | $42.1661 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.39 | 3.706% | $211.9647 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.67 | 4.855% | $180.0046 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.41 | 7.132% | $127.9263 | $127.93 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.30 | 4.644% | $250.4131 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.67 | $1,231.4796 | $1,231.48 | $1,231.50 | $1,231.50 | |